UTSA Design and Construction Standards

254 Pages·2017·5.87 MB·English

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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

17th

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S E V E N T E E N T H E D I T I O N ( I S S U E 2 )  M A R C H 2 0 1 7
UTSA Design & Construction Standards
Table of Contents

Tables & Graphics 7

Preface 8

Use of the Standards 9

The Standards per Master Format Division (additions are underlined; deletions are silent here)

01 General Requirements 10
1 Summary of Work
2 Construction Code Compliance
3 UTSA Master Plan Compliance
4 Work Restrictions
5 Project Administration
6 Quality Control
7 Construction at Existing Facilities
8 Temporary Facilities & Controls
9 Product Requirements
10 Project Close-Out
11 Project Commissioning
12 Coordination of Standards

02 Existing Conditions 30
1 Basic Sitework Requirements
2 Selective Demolition

03 Concrete 34
1 Concrete Reinforcement
2 Cast-In-Place Concrete
3 Special Concrete Finishes
4 Mud Slab

04 Masonry 36
1 Unit Masonry
2 Stonework

05 Metals 40
1 Structural Steel
2 Open Web Steel Joists
3 Metal Decking
4 Cold-Formed Metal Framing
5 Metal Fabrications

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06 Wood, Plastics & Composites 44
1 Rough Carpentry
2 Custom Casework
3 Solid Polymer Fabrications (Solid Surfacing Material)

07 Thermal & Moisture Protection 47
1 Bituminous Waterproofing
2 Building Insulation
3 Firestopping
4 Roofing Tiles
5 Manufactured Roof Panels
6 Flat or Low-Slope Roofing – General
7 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing – Historical Information
8 Single-Ply Membrane Roofing
9 Sheet Metal Flashing & Trim

08 Openings 51
1 General
2 Steel Doors
3 Steel Door Frames
4 Flush Wood Doors
5 Access Doors
6 Sectional Overhead Doors
7 Aluminum Entrances & Storefronts
8 Door Hardware
9 Glazing
10 Windows

09 Finishes 59
1 General
2 Unfinished Areas
3 Portland Cement Plaster
4 Hard Floor Surfaces
5 Resilient Tile Flooring
6 Access Flooring
7 Carpet
8 Painting

10 Specialties 63
1 Toilet Compartments
2 Bulletin Boards, Marker Boards & Map Rails
3 Signs
4 Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets & Accessories
5 Hearing Assistance Notification System
6 Toilet & Bath Accessories
7 Defibrillators & Cabinets

11 Equipment 68
1 Window Washing Equipment
2 Projection Screens
3 Audio Video Systems

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4 Laboratory Casework & Equipment
5 Vending Machines
6 Student Computer Kiosks and Printers
7 Value Stations
8 Laundry Controller

12 Furnishings 74
1 Laboratory Casework & Fixtures
2 Horizontal Louver Blinds
3 Floor Mats & Frames
4 Black Out Shades & Laser Curtains
5 Furniture

13 Special Construction 76
1 Environmental Rooms
2 Roof Tie-Off Points

14 Conveying Equipment 78
1 Elevators

15 – 20 [Reserved]

21 Fire Suppression 80
1 General
2 Fire Sprinkler Systems

22 Plumbing Standards 82
1 Plumbing Piping
2 Plumbing Fixtures

23 Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning 87
1 Overview
2 Design Conditions
3 General
4 Equipment
5 Variable Speed Drives
6 Ductwork
7 Hydronic Piping
8 Refrigeration Piping
9 Valves
10 HVAC Load Calculations for Energy Models
11 Building Chilled & Heating Hot Water Hook-Up Schematic
12 Heat Exchanger & Building Steam Hook-Up Schematic
13 Life Cycle Cost Analysis Guideline

24 [Reserved]

25 Integrated Automation 107
1 HVAC Control System (Building Automation System)

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26 Electrical 108
1 Basic Electrical Requirements
2 Raceways
3 Electrical Identification
4 Grounding
5 Panelboards
6 Metal Clad Switchgear
7 Oil-Filled Transformers
8 High-Voltage Equipment (13,800V +)
9 Cables & Terminations (Medium Voltage)
10 Lighting Fixtures
11 Lightning Protection Systems
12 Surge Protection Device
13 Wiremold

27 Communications 126
1 Structured Cabling System
2 Clock Systems

28 Electronic Safety & Security 136
1 Security Systems
2 Fire Alarm Systems
3 Facility Control & Management Systems (FCMS)

29 – 30 [Reserved]

31 Earthwork 141
1 Site Clearing
2 Earthwork
3 Lime Soil Stabilization

32 Exterior Improvements 143
1 Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving
2 Portand Cement Concrete Paving
3 Pavement Sealer, Repairs & Re-Striping
4 Fire Apparatus Access Roads
5 Unit Pavers
6 Irrigation Systems
7 Landscaping
8 Site Furnishings

33 Utilities 157
1 Utility Materials
2 Water Distribution
3 Natural Gas System
4 Fire Protection Water Distribution
5 Sanitary Sewer & Storm Drainage
6 Site Utilities General Practices

34 – 49 [Reserved]

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Appendix A Raceway Rough-In Detail 162

Appendix B Building Signage 163

Appendix C OIT Standards Graphics 187

Appendix D UTSAPD Security System 195

Appendix E Commonly Overlooked Standards 249

Appendix F Helpful Design Questions 251

Appendix G Changes to the Standards 253

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS EDITIONS
(Consolidated to Single Document, 10th Edition)

Ed Effective Dates Ed Effective Dates
1 05/13/2008 – 06/11/2009 11 07/23/2012 – 03/04/2013
2 06/12/2009 – 09/30/2009 12 03/05/2013 – 09/12/2013
3 10/01/2009 – 05/13/2010 13 09/13/2013 – 01/31/2014
4 05/14/2010 – 07/06/2010 14 02/01/2014 – 01/13/2016
5 07/07/2010 – 11/14/2010 15 01/14/2016 – 04/28/2016
6 11/15/2010 – 02/08/2011 16 04/29/2016 – 02/5/2017
7 02/09/2011 – 05/24/2011 17 02/06/2017 – PRESENT
8 05/25/2011 – 03/21/2012
9 03/22/2012 – 04/27/2012
10 04/28/2012 – 07/22/2012

Prior to 4/28/2012, the Appendices were maintained and tracked as unique
documents apart from the main Standards. For the dates of Appendices in
effect prior to 4/28/2012, please contact the author.

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J. Jarrell  Engineering & Project Management

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UTSA Design & Construction Standards
Tables & Graphics

Table: Typical Proprietary Specification Items 24-25

Table: Audio Video Systems per Room Type 68

Table: Plumbing Piping Painting 90

Table: Refrigeration System Design Pressure 96

Tables: HVAC Load Calculations for Energy Models 97-99
 Classroom Building
 Dormitories
 Laboratories
 Admin/Office Buildings

Graphic: Building Chilled & Heating Hot Water Hook-Up 99

Graphic: Heat Exchanger & Building Steam Hook-Up 100

Tables: Electrical Color Coding 115
 Conductors
 Low Voltage
 Medium Voltage
 Enclosures

Table: Surge Voltage Protection Ratings 124

Table: Approved IT Products for Systimax Warranty 131-134

Graphic: Typical Direct Buried Pipe Trench Section 159

Graphic: Raceway Rough-In Detail 162

Graphics: Building Signage Standard Designs 172-186

Graphics: OIT Standards 187-194

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UTSA Design & Construction Standards
Preface

The UTSA Design & Construction This document is to be referenced as

Standards presented herein are intended building projects enter the design phase

to assist architects, engineers, other of the project. This is a living document.

design professionals, contractors and Changes from the previous publication
UTSA staff in underst anding the date are h ighlighted as follows: all
preferences of the University of Texas at additions to the document will be
San A ntonio in the d evelop ment, unde rlined, all de letions to the docu-
maintenance and repair of its facilities. ment will be stricken through. With each
These standards are to be used as new publication, all prior publication

guideline specifications not a final set of highlighting will be deleted. Updates to

specifications: therefore, the legal these Standards from previously released

responsibility for project documentation formal interim changes will not be

preparation shall continue to reside with highlighted.

the Design Professional.

Should there be a conflict between any of
Not all standards apply to every job, but the items in this document and any other
where applicable, the Design Pro- guideline, instruction, or governing code
fessional should follow the standard, issued/referenced by the Owner, the
unless UTSA Facilities Engineering and more stringent shall apply.
Project Management (E&PM) grant prior

approval. This document is intended to This document is used for both new and

complement and be used in conjunction renovation projects on UTSA campuses.

with the following documents: Where appropriate, each is noted.

 Building Program The UTSA Design & Construction

published by the Programming Standards are organized in conformance
Consultant with the Master Format Specification
Standard as instituted by the Construc-
 Owner’s Design Guidelines
tion Specifications Institute in 2004.
published by the University of Texas
System, OFPC This CSI Standard is used by the vast
 Master Plan for UTSA majority of Design Professionals.

published by UTSA - Facilities

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UTSA Design & Construction Standards
Use of the Standards

PURPOSE the UTSA Design & Construction

Standards to the Sr. Project Manager for
The pu rpose of the UTSA Desig n & Capit al Proje cts.
Construction Standards is to provide one
source of docu mentat ion for all of those PUB LICAT ION
items of critical importance to UTSA in the
design and construction of new or renovated The UTSA Design & Construction

facilities. As Standards, they are intended as Standards will be made available on the

a resource for the design professional to Office of Facilities website. Updates are

incorporate into his plans and specifications. scheduled to occur at least semi-annually and
They ARE NOT intended to be used as con- the updated Standards will be formally
struction documents. uploaded on the website.

CHANGES USE

Proposed changes to the UTSA Design & UTSA Project Coordinators should make

Construction Standards are submitted by the UTSA Design & Construction Stan-
UTSA Project Managers, Shop Leaders or dards available to design consultants in the
other personnel directly involved in early stages of design. Whenever applicable
construction projects. These changes are proposed changes have been accepted, they

generally a result of problems encountered should also be made available to the design

on current projects, or to correct consultant. If the UTSA Design & Con-

deficiencies. These changes are sent to the struction Standards are updated and the
Director for Capital Projects Group, prefer- design is still in progress on your project,
ably by email. The Director is responsible you should again provide the design
for ensuring that the information is consultant with the updated documents.
appropriate, clear, concise, and acceptable to

the Assistant Vice President of Engineering DESIGNER RESPONSIBILITY

and Project Management. A key factor in
acceptance is what effect the proposed UTSA Project Managers should endeavor to
change will have on the delivery of new confirm that the design consultant has
facilities to UTSA. Acceptance is un- indeed incorporated the appropriate UTSA
complicated if the proposed change will Design & Construction Standards infor-
improve the facility or improve maintenance mation into the project drawings and speci-

and operations without having a significant fications. Periodic review of the design at

change to the project cost. Acceptance is appropriate levels of completion is the best
complicated if the proposed change will not method. If discovered during any stage of
improve the facility or if it has a significant the design or after a project has started
change to the project cost. As of December construction, the design consultant is
2007, the Director for Capital Projects responsible to prepare and issue changes to

Group has delegated the responsibility of the project, at no additional cost to UTSA,

reviewing changes, updating and maintaining for any items that have been overlooked.

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Division 01
General Requirements

1. Summary of Work
A. Special items of work that shall be included in all new buildings are as follows:
1. Security System: The security system for the project is to be turnkey,
including all conduit, wire, devices, and testing.
2. Telephone/Data System: To include all conduit, cable, receptacles,
plates, termination, and testing. Devices are by the Owner.
3. Audio/Visual System: To include all conduit and cable needed for
power, data and A/V systems. To include projection screens.
Equipment is by the Owner.
4. FCMS System: To include all conduit, cable and devices.
5. Clock System: To include all conduits, cable, and devices tied into UT
Master System in a location as determined by the Owner.
6. Fire Alarm System: To include all conduits, cable, and devices tied
into Simplex Graphic Command Center/Campus Fire Alarm
Monitoring System.

2. Construction Code Compliance
A. General
1. Every building owned or leased by UTSA is required to be designed
and maintained in compliance with currently applicable construction
codes.
2. The Project Architect/Engineer shall prepare a written codes and
standards analysis, “Building Codes Analysis”, for each project for
review by UTSA. This analysis shall provide a side-by-side comparison
of the requirements of the below listed codes and standards for each
code issue and an indication of which code requirement is being
applied to the project. In the absence of a careful and thorough
discussion by the design team of a specific conflict between the codes,
the default is to design to the more restrictive or more protective code.
These code discussions are project-specific and on a point-by-point
basis within the codes. The final approved Building Code Analysis
shall be placed in the project construction document drawings for
future reference by UTSA.
3. UTSA also requires the Project Architect/Engineer to comply with
certain provisions of the local fire department that provides fire
protection services for the institution. The provisions include locations
and dimensions for fire-fighting access, including fire lanes; locations
and specifications for stand pipes, fire hose cabinets, fire control room,
and fire hose connections; elevator requirements; and other similar
matters.
4. Codes and standards currently followed by UT System OFPC (Office
of Facilities Planning & Construction) are the same as those followed
at UTSA, and are as follows:

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